Education
• PhD in Economics, London School of Economics (2003). Thesis: Political Information, Elections and Public Policy. Advisor: Prof. Timothy Besley.
• MSc in Economics with distinction, University of York, U.K. (1996).
• Laurea in Economic and Social Disciplines, Bocconi University, Milan (1993). Final Mark: 110/110 magna cum laude.
Appointments
• London School of Economics, Department of Government, Lecturer in Public Policy and Public Choice (2001- present).
• Suntory and Toyota International Centre for Economics and Related Disciplines, research associate (2001-).
• Bank of Italy, Research Department: economist in the Public Finance Division (2000-2001).